Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with several sexual offences, including assault, voyeurism, and exposure. The charges relate to incidents involving five women between 2007 and 2016, following a police investigation that started in 2025.
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Noel Clarke, known for roles in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, is 50 years old and lives in west London.
He faces two counts of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism (watching people secretly), and one charge of exposure (showing private parts).
The alleged offences occurred from 2007 to 2016 and involve five women.
The police investigation began in September 2025, with Clarke first arrested late that month.
The Crown Prosecution Service approved the charges after receiving evidence from detectives.
Clarke is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on 21 October.
Police officers supporting the women involved are specially trained for sensitive cases.
Authorities encourage anyone affected by sexual assault to contact police confidentially.
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After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they stopped girls and women from attending school beyond sixth grade. In Kabul, a secret school has started to teach girls despite this ban, allowing them to continue their education.
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The Taliban now control Afghanistan.
The Taliban banned girls and women from education above sixth grade.
A secret school exists in Kabul for girls to continue learning.
The school operates quietly to avoid detection.
CBS News reporter Imtiaz Tyab visited the secret school.
Girls and teachers share their stories at this school.
The secret school represents resistance to the education ban.
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Hawaii has started cleaning up after Hurricane Lowell caused strong winds and heavy rain that hit the shorelines and damaged houses. The storm affected parts of the islands, prompting local efforts to repair and clear debris.
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Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii.
The storm affected shorelines and damaged homes.
Cleanup efforts have begun across impacted areas.
Local residents and authorities are working to remove debris.
The storm caused disruptions to daily life on the islands.
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Stella Parton, Dolly Parton's sister, gave her first interview since Dolly's death in late August. The interview with Stella will be shown on "CBS Mornings" on September 10.
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Stella Parton is Dolly Parton's sister.
Dolly Parton passed away in late August.
This is Stella’s first interview since Dolly's death.
Stella spoke with Gayle King during the interview.
The interview will be shown on "CBS Mornings."
The air date of the interview is September 10.
The interview is exclusive to CBS News.
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Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age 80 after a short fight with cancer that she kept private to avoid making people worried. Her sister, Stella Parton, said only close family members knew about her illness.
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Dolly Parton passed away in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at age 80.
She had a brief battle with cancer, but the type of cancer was not disclosed by the family.
Dolly Parton chose to keep her illness private to prevent sadness or worry among her fans and others.
Only some close family members knew about her cancer.
Dolly Parton had a career spanning 60 years in music, television, and movies.
Her death was announced by her team at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Fans, celebrities, and politicians mourned her and praised her legacy.
Stella Parton shared these details in an interview on “CBS Mornings” with Gayle King.
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Uganda has decided to stop participating in the Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded veterans started by Prince Harry. The Ugandan military leader said they withdrew to show support for King Charles III and respect for the British monarchy.
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Uganda announced it is quitting the Invictus Games.
The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry for wounded veterans.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, made the announcement on social media.
Kainerugaba is the son of Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni.
The decision was made to avoid the appearance of opposing King Charles III.
Uganda said it will not join events that don’t have King Charles III’s approval.
The announcement was posted on the social media platform, X.
Representatives for Prince Harry and the Ugandan government were contacted but did not comment.
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Venezuela’s government still controls power tightly, even after an oil agreement. The leaders continue to block improvements and keep control over the country.
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Venezuela’s government is described as a dictatorship.
Key figures in the government keep tight control over power.
The regime benefits personally from maintaining power.
An oil deal was made, but it has not led to real progress.
The government continues to block meaningful changes.
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Hurricane Lowell caused strong winds, heavy rain, and a storm surge in parts of Hawaii. The storm damaged property, including throwing trees through cars, and caused power outages.
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Hurricane Lowell hit parts of Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain.
The storm surge, which is a rise in sea level caused by the storm, added to the damage.
Trees were uprooted and thrown onto cars, damaging vehicles.
Many areas experienced power outages during the storm.
CBS News reporter Carter Evans covered the event and its effects.
The storm caused widespread destruction in affected communities.
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Lucia Sisic, who was Miss Austria 2024, has died at the age of 22. She had a lifelong heart condition and had undergone multiple operations but continued to live and share her story until her recent passing.
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Lucia Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024 and still held the title.
She had a congenital heart defect and underwent seven operations.
Sisic spoke openly about her health challenges and thanked her doctors for saving her life.
She said her condition affected her childhood, making it different but also making her strong.
The organization Herzkinder Österreich, which helps children with heart problems, honored her memory.
Mission Austria, which organizes the pageants, expressed deep sorrow at her death and sent condolences to her family and friends.
No official cause of death has been announced yet.
Sisic was admired for her courage and positive attitude despite her health struggles.
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Malaysian authorities found the bodies of all five people who died in a helicopter crash on Borneo island. The helicopter was used to bring medical help to remote areas. An investigation is ongoing, and the government is supporting the victims' families.
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The helicopter crashed near Long Lellang airstrip in northern Sarawak, Malaysia.
All five on board—one pilot and four medical workers—were found dead.
The helicopter is part of a "flying doctor" service that helps people in remote locations.
The cause of the crash has not yet been announced.
Haze from forest fires in Indonesia has affected the area recently.
Malaysian officials have started identifying the victims' remains.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gave condolences and asked people not to speculate.
The Sarawak government will give cash help to families and pay for the victims' children’s school fees.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes on June 24, 2026, that killed over 6,500 people and caused widespread damage. Many Venezuelans living in the United States are coping with the loss of family members and are helping with recovery efforts while facing challenges related to U.S. immigration policies.
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The earthquakes hit north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
More than 6,500 people died, and thousands of buildings were damaged.
Over one million Venezuelans live in the U.S., and their community grew to 1.2 million from 2019 to 2024.
Venezuelans in the U.S. are dealing with grief and survivor’s guilt after losing loved ones.
Some Venezuelans are organizing aid and sending supplies to support earthquake victims back home.
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is reducing immigration pathways for Venezuelans.
Programs allowing over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally in the U.S. are ending.
The political situation in both Venezuela and the U.S. affects the lives of Venezuelan immigrants.
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The 78th Emmy Awards featured strong competition in drama and comedy categories, with “The Pitt” and “Pluribus” leading the drama field, and “Hacks” and “Widow’s Bay” in comedy. The event was hosted by Mariska Hargitay and broadcast live from Los Angeles, with many awards already given out before the main ceremony.
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“The Pitt,” an emergency room drama on HBO Max, is nominated for 25 Emmys and expected to win best drama again.
“Hacks,” a comedy series in its fifth season, holds 24 nominations, a record for comedies.
“Widow’s Bay,” a horror comedy on Apple TV with 19 nominations, won eight awards at earlier ceremonies.
Noah Wyle stars in “The Pitt,” Rhea Seehorn stars in “Pluribus,” Jean Smart stars in “Hacks,” and Matthew Rhys stars in “Widow’s Bay.”
Mariska Hargitay, a three-time Emmy winner, hosted the main Emmy Awards ceremony.
The Emmy ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streamed live on NBC and Peacock.
“Widow’s Bay” won best guest actress for Betty Gilpin at the early ceremony.
The competition is expected to stay close for many categories outside the top awards.
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An explosion happened at a weapons warehouse in northwestern Syria near Sarmada in Idlib province. The blast killed at least four people and injured ten others, and rescue teams are still looking for survivors under the rubble.
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The explosion took place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The warehouse stored weapons and ammunition from Syria's civil war that lasted from 2011 to 2024.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
At least four people died and ten were injured in the blast.
Civil Defense and Syrian Red Crescent teams are searching for survivors.
Video showed black smoke and sounds of smaller explosions after the blast.
Incidents like this happen fairly often in Syria due to the long war.
The event was reported by Syria’s state-run news agency SANA, citing the Defense Ministry.
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A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that smoking tobacco is linked to problems with fertility. The report brings together many years of research on how smoking affects the ability to have children.
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The WHO released a report about smoking and fertility.
The report reviews decades of scientific studies.
It finds that tobacco smoke can cause fertility problems.
Both men and women who smoke may face difficulties having children.
Smoking affects the quality of eggs and sperm.
The report aims to raise awareness about smoking's impact on reproductive health.
Reducing tobacco use can help improve chances of conception.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies ignoring a warning about Hamas's October 7 attack despite a book claiming he was informed by the UAE president beforehand. Election polls show Netanyahu’s chances of remaining prime minister have decreased ahead of the October 27 vote.
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A book excerpt claims Mohammed bin Zayed, UAE president, warned Netanyahu weeks before October 7 about a planned Hamas attack.
The October 7 Hamas attacks killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
Israel's military response in Gaza has reportedly caused over 80,000 deaths.
Polls suggest Netanyahu’s party, Likud, may lose up to one-third of its seats, with rival Gadi Eizenkot leading.
Netanyahu denies the warning call happened and says his team found no record of it.
Netanyahu plans legal action against the book’s authors and the newspaper Haaretz.
Netanyahu could still remain prime minister if he forms a coalition with support from at least 61 lawmakers.
The warning was said to come in a 45-minute conversation about the threat and regional concerns.
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Liz Truss, former UK prime minister, is restarting her podcast on a YouTube channel run by Mike Graham, a broadcaster known for controversial remarks. The new podcast will livestream twice a week and aims to reach a larger audience than her previous episodes, which had fewer viewers.
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Liz Truss was UK prime minister but left after a failed economic plan called the mini-budget.
Her earlier podcast episodes often had fewer than 4,000 views, too low to earn money from ads.
She will now livestream her podcast twice weekly on UKLive, a YouTube channel run by Mike Graham.
Mike Graham was fired from TalkTV after an investigation into a racist post on Facebook, which he denied posting.
Graham’s channel gets an average of 24,000 views per video and has about 179,000 subscribers.
UKLive has posted about 1,700 videos in the past year, gaining 41 million views and making thousands of pounds from ads.
YouTube channels like UKLive are not regulated by the UK’s official TV watchdog, Ofcom.
Other controversial broadcasters, such as Laurence Fox, also appear on UKLive.
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Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, including two U.S. ships and eight oil tankers. This happened after the U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers a day earlier. The attacks occurred in a sea area Iran controls and was declared off-limits.
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Iran targeted 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
Among the targeted vessels were two U.S. ships and eight oil tankers.
The attacks happened in an area Iran declared off-limits.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the strikes.
The attacks followed U.S. military action that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers the day before.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway for global oil transport.
The situation reflects rising tensions between Iran and the United States in the region.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband disagreed with the UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis about the risks to British Jews following UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The sanctions aim to oppose settlements considered illegal under international law, but the move has led to debate within the UK Jewish community and a diplomatic dispute with Israel.
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The UK government imposed sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the sanctions put British Jews at greater risk and called the move a "truly dark day."
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, a British Jew, rejected the chief rabbi’s view and said blaming British Jews for Israel’s actions is antisemitism.
Antisemitic incidents in the UK increased by 21% in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, according to the Community Security Trust.
Different UK Jewish groups have varied reactions: the Jewish Leadership Council criticized the sanctions; Na'amod and Yachad supported them.
The sanctions damaged UK-Israel relations; Israel closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem and banned 11 British MPs and activists.
Israeli officials suggested denying entry to some British-linked organizations and individuals, including aid groups like Oxfam and Save the Children.
The UK Board of Deputies expressed concern that the sanctions might worsen community tensions and raised security worries during a major Jewish holiday.
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The UK government, led by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, announced a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, stopping imports and services connected to those areas. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in east Jerusalem and barring several British lawmakers from entering Israel.
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The UK will ban all goods imported from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
British companies are barred from providing services (like financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate, and advertising) to these settlements.
The ban will take effect within nine months.
Israel closed the British consulate in east Jerusalem and banned entry to 11 British lawmakers in response.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticized the UK and ended UK participation in a joint military center and training for Palestinian Authority security forces.
The UK’s chief rabbi criticized the government’s decision, calling it “gesture politics,” but Foreign Secretary Miliband disagreed.
Other countries such as France and Canada have said they will consider similar bans to limit settlement expansion.
Several European countries have either banned goods from settlements or support similar actions.
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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the far-right AfD party for promoting "ethnic cleansing" through its push for "remigration," which means deporting immigrants based on origin and skin color. The AfD recently won nearly 44% of the vote in a state election, but Merz said their policies would harm essential parts of the German economy and society.
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Chancellor Merz accused the AfD of seeking ethnic cleansing by pushing mass deportations.
"Remigration" is described as a racist term focused on deporting people by their origin or skin color.
The AfD won almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, the highest for a far-right party since the Nazi era.
Merz warned that deporting working immigrants would damage hospitals, care homes, restaurants, and skilled trades in Germany.
The AfD is classified as right-wing extremist by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.
Merz emphasized the importance of distinguishing between immigrants who work and contribute to society and those who do not have legal residency.
Merz also criticized the AfD for opposing military support to Ukraine and suggested the party aligns with Russian interests.
The AfD’s lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, aims to form a state government despite not winning an absolute majority.
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